Security Faults / Reactive Engineers

Spy Alarms · Orpington, United Kingdom
Location
Orpington, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Mid-level
Salary
£38,000–48,000 / year
Posted
29 Oct 2026

Verified open 1 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

Sales: 01689 887 626

Service: 01689 887 626

Security Faults / Reactive Engineers – London / Herts/Brighton/Sussex


Security Faults / Reactive Engineers

£38,000 - £48,000 basic DOE

Excellent earnings potential + company vehicle

Locations: London/ Herts/Brighton/Sussex

About us

Spy Alarms is a leading supplier of fire and security systems to residential customers, SMEs and to the education sector across London and the south-east.  We have an extensive customer base and are continuing our growth journey with a new opportunity to work on faults, breakdowns and small works.  Our Engineers enjoy working in small, friendly teams whilst enjoying the benefits of working for a larger company.

Job Purpose

Our Reactive Engineers are responsible for undertaking a range of work on a variety of Intruder Alarms, CCTV and Access Control systems.  This can include faults, break downs and small works.  We have a requirement for a Reactive Engineer to cover customers in London and Surrey.

Skills and Experience

Due to our impressive growth, we are looking for experienced Security Engineers with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience.  You should have the following skills:

  • Servicing and fault finding on Intruder alarms primarily Texecom and Pyronix
  • Servicing and fault finding on Access control / Door entry systems primarily Paxton Net Two
  • Servicing and fault finding on IP & Analogue CCTV (Hikvision) systems with basic networking skills
  • Dual Com monitoring and knowledge of other types of communication devices
  • Experience in handling breakdowns and small works up to 4 hours duration
  • Familiar with all NSI codes of practice
  • Knowledge of all current industry standards

About you

You should be an experienced security engineer who enjoys working on faults and problem solving.  You should also have great communication skills as well as enthusiasm, self- motivation and time-management skills.  A full UK manual driving license is essential.  You are likely to live on the North side of London/Herts/Brighton/Sussex to easily cover this territory.

Benefits

In return, you have the chance to work for a successful growing NSI gold and BAFE approved company with a great reputation and knowledge of CCTV, Access Control and Fire and Intruder Alarms.

  • Competitive basic salary dependent on experience
  • Pension
  • 23 days rising to 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Attendance bonus of 1 day
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Company Vehicle, uniform, PPE, tools
  • Ongoing training provided
  • BUPA employee assistance program
  • Rewards & recognition programmes
  • Company events
  • Small, friendly teams
  • Extra earnings potential through on call earnings, overtime and commission

Hours and Other details about the job:

Our standard hours are 7.75 onsite Monday – Friday starting at 8.30 am.

On call rota is between 1 in 5 to 1 in 9 weeks for which very competitive rates are paid.

You will be working in a small, friendly team with the support of dedicated Technical Engineers.  You should be flexible and able to cover multiple jobs (typically between 1 – 6 per day).

NSSA Security Screening is required for this role.

Apply now to Jacqui Hunt, Recruiter at Spy Alarms [email protected]


Job Features

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Orpington, Greater London

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Service: 01689 887 626

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